Importing and Vectorizing Bitmap Images

You can turn bitmap images into vector drawings, while maintaining the sketchiness of a pencil line or into vector images with a bitmap fill. Both options can add life to an animation, which straight vectorization with smoothing does not usually afford.

From the top menu, select File > Import > Images or click the Import Image button in the File toolbar.

The Import Images dialog box opens.

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Click Browse to locate images.

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In the Layer section, decide if the scanned or imported image will be placed on a new layer or existing layer.

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Create Layer: Scans or imports the image into a new layer. Select one of the following options:

Parameter

Description

Create Single Layer Named

Creates a layer you can name.

Create Layer(s) Based on Filenames

Creates a layer based on each unique filename prefix. For example, the filenames a-1.tga, a-2.tga and b-1.tga will create layers named "a" and "b", where "a" has two drawings and "b" has one. When creating a single layer from these three filenames, all three drawings will be inserted in the new layers.

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Add to Existing Layer: Scans or imports the image into an existing layer. Select a layer from the Layer list. You must scan into the same layer type if you are using an existing layer.

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Create Symbol for Acquired Items: Encapsulates the bitmap image in a symbol. To mix bitmap images with vector drawings on the same layer, the bitmap image must be encapsulated in a symbol and vice versa. Symbols will also be automatically added to the Symbol folder in the Library view.

In the Vectorization section, decide whether you want to import your image in colour, black and white, or grey.In the Vectorization section, decide whether you want to import your image in colour, black and white, grey, or if you want to add a new preset.